Contract Administrator III - Hybrid Arrangements Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4376283) Apply Contract Administrator III - Hybrid Arrangements Salary $56,028.00 - $72,840.00 AnnuallyLocation Denver, COJob TypeFull TimeJob NumberIHA 06633 02/02/2023DepartmentColorado Department of Human ServicesDivisionOES (Office of Economic Security)Opening Date02/02/2024Closing Date2/19/2024 11:59 PM MountainFLSADetermined by PositionPrimary Physical Work Address1120 Lincoln St., Suite 1007 , Denver, CO 80203FLSA StatusExempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
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Department InformationThis position is open to current Colorado residents only. Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits) Work Unit:The Division of Economic and Workforce Support (DEWS) is housed within the Office of Economic Security. It is responsible for the ongoing implementation and management of an array of Adult Financial Assistance Programs (Old Age Pension, State Burial Assistance, Aid to the Needy Disabled, Aid to the Blind, AND/AB Supplemental Security Income, and Colorado Supplement), the Colorado Works Programs, Employment and Workforce Development Services, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Employment and Training program (SNAP E&T), known in Colorado as Employment First (EF), and the Colorado Refugee Services Program (CRSP). The Division also administers several smaller grant programs. Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events! CDHSCareers Description of JobThis position reports to the Contracts and Budget Supervisor and the Contracts Administrator Lead and exists to support the development, oversight, and management of Division contracts, purchasing, procurement and other formal agreements, and the Division’s financial management and invoice processing. The position has four main areas of responsibility:
Developing, implementing, and maintaining Division contracts and other formal agreements;
Managing and executing the Division’s procurement activities;
Analyzing, reconciling, monitoring, and reporting on the Division’s encumbrances and expenditures; and
Receiving, processing, and tracking invoices and other payments.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsEffective September 1, 2023 employees will be required to report to the office at least 2x a week. These work arrangements are subject to change based on business need.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Six (6) years of professional experience in Finance/Accounting, Budgeting, Contract Creation and Monitoring, Grant Management, and/or Financial Reporting/Invoicing. ORBachelor's degree from an accredited university, AND two (2) year(s) of professional experience in Finance/Accounting, Budgeting, Contract Creation and Monitoring, Grant Management, and/or Financial Reporting/Invoicing.Substitutions:Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.Preferred Qualifications:The following supplemental experience, competencies and abilities are highly desirable for this position and may be considered in selecting the successful candidate:
3 year(s) of professional experience in accounting, budget, contract creation and monitoring, procurement, and program administration, including familiarity with state and federal guidelines and programs
Excellent writing skills so that information can be communicated clearly
Understanding of federal and state fiscal rules and procurement policies
Knowledge of programs administered by the Employment and Benefits Division
Knowledge of federal program requirements including reporting, administration, and procurement guidelines
Experience working and/or processing contracts in government
Experience with the Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE)
Experience with the County Fiscal Management System (CFMS)
Experience successfully communicating both in verbal and written form to high level audiences
Proven organizational skills
Excellent computer skills with desktop and mobile office productivity applications, and general tools such as Microsoft products, Smartsheet, and Google Suite
Ability to balance the needs and intent of the Federal and State guidelines with the needs of stakeholders
Ability to creatively analyze and interpret information necessary to make decisions
Computer literacy with advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Conditions of Employment:
Must be willing to submit to and able to successfully pass a background check
Must be able to travel to meetings at various locations, conferences, and training, with occasional overnight travel.
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant’s prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
APPEAL RIGHTS:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpastate.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Supplemental InformationThe Assessment Process (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#assessment-process) For additional recruiting questions, please contact amber.holcomb @state.co.us About Us: If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
BenefitHub state employee discount program
Employee Wellness program (https://coloradostateofhealth.com/)
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs .
Our Values:
We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans .
Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhsada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#eoe)
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The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.01 Describe your experience with reviewing, processing, and tracking invoices and other program contract/grant expenditures. 02 Describe your experience with the procurement and contract development process. 03 The State uses the Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE) and the County Fiscal Management System (CFMS) as financial management systems. Please describe your experience working with a financial management system. 04 This position requires meeting numerous time-sensitive deadlines. Describe how you have managed competing priorities in prior positions. 05 If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position. 06 Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. 07 Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application? If not, please update your information before submitting your application.
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